The article was first published in Reuters Regulatory in August 2024.
Securities litigation: regulatory challenges and key risks in the UK
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Securities litigation is growing in the UK. There have been a number of high-profile actions brought by or on behalf of shareholders in publicly listed companies based on claims that the company and its directors made false and misleading statements to shareholders to induce them to invest in the company.
This type of litigation is a complex area of law that poses significant risks for listed companies and their senior stakeholders. The article discuss those risks and the governance needed to manage them.
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